New Month. New Blessings. New Energy. New Adventures.
Hello September! 👋🏾🍂
Listen… I LOVE this month! And not just because September means fall is getting closer. 😉 September is my birthday month! 🎂🎉
There is something about turning the calendar to a new month that makes me want to pause, take a deep breath, and say:
“Okay God… I’m ready. Let’s see what You have for me next!” 🙌🏾✨
New month.
New blessings.
New opportunities.
New memories.
New adventures.
And most importantly… NEW ENERGY!
I’m leaving the negativity, unnecessary drama, doubt, and anything that no longer serves me right where it belongs—in the past. 👋🏾
September is about choosing joy, protecting my peace, celebrating how far I’ve come, and making room for everything that’s meant for me.
And since it’s my birthday month, I’m giving myself permission to celebrate ME a little louder this year! 💚🎂
🎙️ 100 Voices. 100 Stories.
One of the projects that has become incredibly special to me is 100 Voices. 100 Stories.
I truly believe everyone has a story worth telling.
Every person we meet has experienced something that shaped them. Every conversation can teach us something. Sometimes a story inspires us. Sometimes it makes us laugh. Sometimes it makes us cry.
And sometimes someone else’s story reminds us:
“Hey… I’m not the only one going through this.”
That’s why I love this project.
We’re creating a space for people to share their experiences, their journeys, their lessons, their victories, and everything in between.
🎙️ 100 Voices. 100 Stories.
Because every person has a story.
And I want to hear yours.
Make sure you subscribe, watch, listen, and SHARE because you never know whose story might inspire you next. 💌✨
Youtube
https://youtube.com/@whereitbegins?si=liw-tI8cLrMsA0nb
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0XXBahkEAb3Z4zoSSkwx68
📸 September Is All About YOU!
September also kicks off something I’m really excited about:
💌 Cece’s: 30-Day Check-In Challenge
🎉 CELEBRATE YOU EDITION!
Let’s be honest…
We are REALLY good at celebrating everybody else.
We celebrate birthdays.
We celebrate promotions.
We celebrate graduations.
We celebrate our friends’ accomplishments.
But when was the last time you stopped and celebrated YOU?
That’s what this challenge is about.
For the next 30 days, we’re going to slow down, check in with ourselves, and celebrate the person we’re becoming.
📸 Take a photo inspired by the daily prompt.
💚 Check in with yourself.
🌸 Celebrate your wins—yes, even the tiny ones!
✨ Practice gratitude.
🎈 Make new memories.
🥳 Try something new.
💕 Give yourself some love.
And most importantly…
CELEBRATE YOU!
Because you have survived things you didn’t think you would.
You’ve grown.
You’ve changed.
You’ve learned.
You’ve started over.
You’ve kept going.
And you’re still here.
That deserves to be celebrated.
Since September is my birthday month, this challenge feels extra special. I’m making this month a reminder that choosing yourself isn’t selfish.
It’s necessary.
So grab your phone, grab your camera, grab your journal, and let’s make some memories!
One day. One photo. One check-in. One celebration at a time. 📸💚
Who’s joining me?
Drop a 💚 in the comments and let me know you’re in!
🎉 100 GA Live Events
And you KNOW Cece isn’t going to spend the month sitting at home! 😂
I’m continuing my 100 GA Live Events journey—because Georgia has WAY too much to see and do!
From festivals and concerts to restaurants, attractions, sporting events, hidden gems, and unique experiences, I’m getting out there and discovering what Georgia has to offer.
Think of it as:
“Let’s see what we can find!” 😂🎥
If you’re looking for things to do in Georgia, fun places to visit, or new experiences to add to your list, make sure you’re following along.
Who knows where I’ll pop up next? 👀
🎥 YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@ceceinthecity?si=Xy8NPn9XjtYMuWh9
🎙️ Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5JIQaXjMxern1UIQlo6yEh?si=n61e5xk1Ro69aWuTeYIfxA&utm_source=copy-link
Come explore Georgia with me!
🕯️ Need a Little Light?
Sometimes we need a little reminder to slow down.
Sometimes we need encouragement.
Sometimes we just need somebody to say:
“Girl, keep going.” 💚
That’s why I created Candlelight Conversations with Cece.
It’s a space for conversations about life, growth, purpose, self-love, healing, and those little lightbulb moments that make us look at things differently.
So if you need a little inspiration this month, pull up a chair, light a candle, and let’s have a conversation. 🕯️✨
Let’s grow together.
Let’s encourage one another.
Let’s keep choosing ourselves.
Let’s keep becoming.
Youtube
https://youtube.com/@candlelightconversation?si=6bYSKQZ9JUQV8_2d
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5xRvifqSumeBJUbPwbqdro?si=PhYMXMpuTUGphsWd_N58bw&utm_source=copy-link
💌 Have You Joined Cece’s City Letters?
If you haven’t joined yet… WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! 😂💚
Cece’s City Letters isn’t just another newsletter.
Think of it as a little piece of happy mail showing up in your inbox.
📬 Travel stories
📸 Adventures
💌 Personal notes
✨ Inspiration
🎉 What’s happening around the city
👀 Behind-the-scenes moments
💚 A little Cece sprinkled in between
I want it to feel like we’re catching up over a cup of something good.
So if you’d like to join the mailing list, come on over and be part of the City Letters crew!
📖 And Yes… I Wrote a Poetry Book!
One of my proudest accomplishments is becoming a published author with:
Poems of Passion & Purpose
This book is filled with heartfelt reflections about hope, healing, faith, love, purpose, and life.
These poems came from real places, real emotions, and real moments.
And my hope is that somewhere between the pages, you’ll find a poem that speaks directly to you.
Maybe it will make you think.
Maybe it will make you smile.
Maybe it will help you through a difficult day.
Maybe you’ll simply say:
“Yep… she wrote that one for me.” 💚
If you haven’t grabbed your copy yet, you can find it on Amazon.
📰 Want to Be Featured in Where It Begins Magazine?
And now for a little business talk! 👀✨
If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, artist, author, nonprofit, creative, or someone with a story to share, Where It Begins Magazine wants to help put you in the spotlight!
We’re currently offering specials on:
✨ Magazine Covers
✨ Advertising
✨ Blog Features
✨ Business Spotlights
Want to get your business in front of our audience?
Want to tell your story?
Want to showcase what you’re building?
Let’s talk!
Your business deserves to be seen.
Your story deserves to be told.
And sometimes all it takes is one feature to help someone discover YOU. 💚
🎂 SEPTEMBER’S BIG REMINDER
So here we are…
A brand-new month.
A birthday month.
A month full of possibilities.
And I’m walking into September with one mindset:
I am choosing ME.
I’m choosing peace.
I’m choosing joy.
I’m choosing growth.
I’m choosing adventure.
I’m choosing purpose.
I’m choosing new opportunities.
I’m choosing to celebrate the small wins.
I’m choosing to stop carrying things that were never mine to carry.
And I’m choosing to believe that the best is still ahead.
So goodbye negative energy. 👋🏾
We’re not bringing you into September!
This month we’re making memories, telling stories, exploring cities, supporting businesses, having conversations, celebrating ourselves, and enjoying this beautiful thing called LIFE. 💚✨
Happy September, y’all!
Here’s to another month of new beginnings, new blessings, new adventures, and new stories.
And because it’s my birthday month…
🎂 LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN! 🎉💚
Welcome to September.
Welcome to my season.
Welcome to YOUR season.
Now tell me…
👇🏾 What are YOU celebrating this month?
